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RJ55 YOR

2005 Volkswagen Lt

Silver Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,080 mi
Last recorded76,080 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Lt122,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 YOR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 76,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill behind n/s/r wheel and wheel arch infront of n/s/r wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill and wheel arch behind n/s/r wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill under drivers door corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti roll bar LINK lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hole in rear loading door

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 75,336 miles

SLIGHT HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Pass 25 Oct 2023 74,495 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 74,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 72,459 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 72,433 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CORDS SHOWING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,855 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 70,811 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 68,143 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 68,117 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 67,513 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 66,502 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,038 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,732 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,252 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 55,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 49,175 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2011 49,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,731 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,731 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,112 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,711 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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RJ55 YOR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt in Silver with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 122,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ55 YOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ55 YOR registered?

RJ55 YOR is a 2005 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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